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- #278,038 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products)
- #329 in Document Scanners
The VuPoint Solutions Magic InstaScan Portable Smart Scanner lets you easily scan, archive and organize all your files without having to connect to a computer. This portable scanner can accept documents up to 90” long with scan quality up to 900 DPI and conveniently saves your files to a microSD memory card up to 32GB. Includes PaperPort 14 Software Download Key (A $99 MSRP value)
Leigh
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2015
I love this little scanner. It works well and it scans quickly. I use it to scan all types of things from pictures, to everyday receipts. I have had no issues transferring the scans to my MacBook Pro. The file format is either JPEG or PDF. It has three image resolutions 300 DPI ,600 DPI and 900 DPI. It has an auto feed, and adjustable document tab which you slide left or right depending on the size of the picture, letter or receipt you are scanning. It scans in color or black and white. It supports a micro SD or a microSDHC card up to 32 GB which is not included. I have an 8 GB card and it does the job. It does come with software but it will only work with windows. This is not and issue for me I just take out the memory card and put it into the memory card reader on my MacBook Pro. In the box you will find your Magic InstaScan portable Smart Scanner, user manual, a quick start guide, usb cable ,the bonus CD software Paperport which allows you to edit, organize and share your scans. Also included is a cleaning card, and a pouch to store the scanner. The only con for me is it requires 4 AA batteries which are included as well. It would be the perfect scanner if it had a rechargeable battery. But that is just my opinion and it was not a deal breaker for me. I have done just under two hundred scans and the batteries are at three bars which is as high as it goes. I'm really happy with this scanner and it get 5 stars from me.
Reidalong
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2015
Extremely convenient and easy to use. I have a printer/scanner that you have to lift cover, wait till it scans (forever it seems), lift cover, put next page down etc. Can take a while if doing multiple pages. This little puppy scans relatively quickly. Once documents are scanned, just plug in the cord to your computer, open the files and you can drag, drop to a folder on your computer. If you scan as pdf's you can use the free online tools on smallpdf.com - you can quickly and easily merge pdf files (drag and drop) and then you can compress the file - no software required! I bought this for our business so that if we need to make an electronic copy of a customer contract, we can just scan the contract on the jobsite. I have found I like to use it in the office for multiple pages (now that I discovered smallpdf.com) so I may have to get one for myself! We've only been using it for a couple of weeks, so not sure of durability, etc in the long run - will update review later if there are any issues. Oh, when I first bought the scanner I read the instructions, etc, but it was about a month before I got around to buying the microSD card, by then I totally forgot it would only take up to 32GB microSD, and I got the 64GB microSD by mistake - the scanner won't work - says card is full or something. Just heads up so you don't make same mistake as I did.
pbtx
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2014
Perfect for a scanner that you can use without firing up the laptop. Although a cell phone these days can serve some of the functionality, a "real" scanner that scans without fuss is preferable to that for my needs. Compared to the Brother DS-920W, the only disadvantage I see is this does not scan duplex. But it is smaller than the brother, the front panel controls are simpler and more informative, and it uses AA batteries rather than a proprietary lithium. Meaning you will be using this thing long after your other device can't hold a charge and you can't find a battery for it. At first I would have preferred SD to micro SD storage, but then thinking how many mobile devices and tablets have a micro slot it makes more sense the way these folks did it. Quality of build is exceptional; it feels much more robust than the rather "creaky" brother unit. Now the only negative I have found. When powered off, the settings return to the default (jpg, low res, color). So if you want a mono, pdf, high resolution you have 3 buttons to press. Not a show stopper by any means, but the only thing on the interface I think the designers missed.And as to the Brother...I had purchased a Brother DS-920DW previous to this. Unfortunately, that unit died the day after I gave it the first test. It acted like a bad battery, and was going to order that rather than go through the hassle of a return. Go figure, Brother does not sell the batteries. At least not anywhere easily found... they show them, but do not offer them in the web store. So while I dealt with that return, I decided to try the Instascan. It is the better product.
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